When is obama arriving in india

Republic Day marks the adoption of India's constitution in , three years after independence from Britain. Uniformed soldiers in colourful headgear marched down Rajpath, or King's Avenue, where Mr Obama watched the parade with Mr Modi inside a bullet-proof glass enclosure. The BBC's Sanjoy Majumder in Delhi says the ceremony showcased India's military might with soldiers marching in formation and the latest weapons on display, including several made in America. Helicopters showered petals on the crowds and brass bands and dancers filed past the guests on a foggy, rainy morning.

The US president received a warm welcome on Sunday when Mr Modi greeted him at the airport with a bear hug. The two men spent several hours discussing defence and trade ties, and then announced the breakthrough on the civilian nuclear deal.

The pact was agreed in but has been held up for six years because of differences over the liability US firms would face in India in the event of a nuclear accident. Now a large insurance pool will be set up, without the need for any further legislation. Mr Obama's visit to India has been shortened so he can visit Saudi Arabia and pay his respects following the death of King Abdullah.

It means he and his wife, Michelle, will not now visit the Taj Mahal. Will the India-US nuclear deal work? Barack Obama in Delhi: Five images to remember.

Military parade for Obama in India. January 25, Delhi Declaration of Friendship. America and India are true global partners in the work of strengthening economies and strong democracies.

That is why the President is the first to have visited India twice while in office. As Prime Minister Modi said, "This is a natural global partnership. It has become even more relevant in the digital age. It is needed even more in our world for far-reaching changes and widespread turmoil.

The success of this partnership is important for our progress and for advancing peace, stability and prosperity around the world. Actor and former Obama administration official Kal Penn gives us a rundown on what brought President Obama to India this time around.

They now head banks and industry and female scientists played a crucial role in India's successful mission to Mars. But in recent years, India has received much flak globally for its treatment of women - the country has been rocked by brutal gang rapes, its sorry treatment of girls and the apparently ever-rising number of cases of domestic violence.

The US first lady is usually complimented for her smart dress sense and her fashion choices are generally lauded. But the outfit Michelle Obama wore at a banquet hosted by India's president on Sunday night has been largely panned, with critics describing it variously as "disastrous" or "a nightmare".

One wondered if she was wearing "a bedcover" or a "curtain from her house" , while another wrote that the "bustle-skirt dress is seriously unflattering". Her "messy hair" and "kitten heels" were described as "awful". However, it was not just Mrs Obama who was criticised - many of the female Indian ministers and politicians present at the do were seen as "dowdy". The only one praised for her fashion sense was Sonia Gandhi, with the fashion-watchers giving the Congress party president's green sari and shawl full marks.

As the nearly invited guests sat down to dinner at the Presidential Palace for the formal banquet, thousands of piping hot handmade Indian breads were served with melt-in-the-mouth kebabs, fish curry, and chicken malai tikka.

Dozens of other vegetarian and meat dishes were also on the menu. What's not known however is what Mr Obama ate and how much - according to one report, he is suffering from acid reflux and has been advised by his doctor to keep off spicy food.